UPDATE: The Herald has confirmed that James will be back and play under his fifth-year option.

The Dolphins had hoped James would sign a long-term deal that would lower his average salary, but as of the time of this story’s publication, he remained under contract on his existing deal.

Dolphins right tackle Ja'Wuan James discusses his slow start to 2016 and earning his fifth-year option.

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Miami could cut James with no salary cap implications before 4 p.m. Wednesday.

But again, that will not happen.

James would certainly have suitors in what appears to be a weak offensive tackle market, even after missing half the season with a hamstring injury. Dolphins coach Adam Gase said last month that James is healthy.

James, a first-round pick in 2014, has appeared in 47 games and played well before his injury in 2017.